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title: "Public research"
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# Public research

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8fa64f1-310b-42b2-97c3-8e05952a008c

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), based in London, has awarded a contract for "Public Research" related to the health and social care sector. This contract, valued at £85,000, is a continuation of research services provided by the Office for Public Management, which has been extended for an additional 12 months, starting from November 1, 2020, and ending on December 1, 2021. The procurement process was initiated with a tender and the award was confirmed on October 1, 2020, under the Open procedure method.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses focused on research and development in the health and social care industry. Companies that excel in conducting social research services, particularly those that are SMEs, may find this contract particularly appealing. By engaging with the CQC, suppliers can enhance their visibility in the sector and contribute to crucial public engagement initiatives that foster trust and improve care quality standards.

## Notice

CQC has a contract with Office for Public Management for the Provision of Public Research which has now been extended for 12 months as per provision of original contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f900de0-760c-44bb-a47c-91bc77e1fb17 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract variation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 1 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OFFICE FOR PUBLIC MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2020 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f900de0-760c-44bb-a47c-91bc77e1fb17
- 9 Dec 2019 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7166a4be-f9a0-4248-a258-1ec6b270e680
- 16 Jul 2019 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e63ebbb-4141-443a-8d32-1ebfa5297acf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f900de0-760c-44bb-a47c-91bc77e1fb17
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7166a4be-f9a0-4248-a258-1ec6b270e680
  9th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e63ebbb-4141-443a-8d32-1ebfa5297acf
  16th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://cqc-commercial.bravosolution.co.uk
  Bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2387f98-a414-4efc-82a5-d3696096ea88
  CQC PSO 204

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cqc.org.uk

## Provenance

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